HackHouse SF
Watch as 4 teams of cracked engineers compete to build the next big consumer app.
Live Coding. Twitch Streamed. Weekly Pitch Episodes.
Coming June 2025.
What Is HackHouse SF?
American Idol x Big Brother x hackathon. Watch as teams compete to build the next billion-dollar consumer app.
4 Teams, 1 Mansion, 30 Days
4 teams of cracked engineers will live, eat, and write code under one roof.
Mentors on Call
Former startup founders and investors will guide teams on product vision, go-to-market strategy, and scaling.
Engagement is Everything
Apps will be live during the show - real-world audience traction determine the leaderboard.
Weekly Pitch Episodes
Teams pitch to leading investors while weekly rankings determine perks and chores.
Show Timeline
House Entry & Setup
4 teams move in and start building their consumer apps from scratch
First Pitch Episode
Teams present to investors and get ranked based on early metrics
Growth & Scale
Teams implement growth hacks while managing perks and chores
Grand Finale
One team is crowned creators of the next billion-dollar consumer app
Casting Call for HackHouse SF
Looking for world-class engineers with big personalities to match.
Engineering Excellence
Cracked engineers who can build and iterate quickly.
Product Vision
Strong instinct for what consumers want and what's on the horizon
Team Dynamic
Teams of up to 4 engineers who've worked together before
Compelling Story
Big personalities and an interesting backstory
How to Apply
1. Send us a video introducing your team
2. Share links to previous projects you've built together
3. Tell us what kind of consumer app you're excited to build (can be just an idea!)
4. Confirm your availability for June in San Francisco
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Sponsorship Opportunities
Let your brand fuel the next generation of innovation
Consumer Brands
Sponsor perk packages like food, drinks, services, or swag to keep teams fueled.
Dev Tools
Offer free credits, access, or mentorship to help teams build faster during the show.
Investors / Judges
Be a judge on the show or sponsor prizes for the winning teams.
Custom Packages
Have a unique way you want to support the teams? Let's talk!
Be part of the future as it's being built!
Meet the Team
Former hackathon organizers, engineers, startup founders, and indie film directors bringing hackathon culture to the world.
Coder, former YC founder (S21), and early-stage investor. Organized PennApps, one of the largest collegiate hackathons, and ran PennApps Accelerator. Built two App Store apps and found her first internship at Apple through hackathons.
Why Now?
We wanted to make a show that humanizes the builders behind the next big tech products, provides a nothing-held-back look at the creative process in Silicon Valley, and shares the hackathon ethos of building and launching quickly with the world.
With new AI coding tools like Cursor, Bolt, and Windsurf, it's now possible to build software fast enough to make this show a reality and a delight for audiences to watch.
We hope HackHouse gives people a glimpse of the possible and inspires people to do something and build the world they want to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HackHouse SF